Martinho was part of the Carpi side that were relegated last season from Serie A after finishing 18th in the Italian top-flight and Leeds owner Massimo Cellino will hope to use his Italian connections to bring the Brazilian to Elland Road.

The former Catania ace was largely a fringe player, featuring just 11 times for the Biancorossi, and has two years remaining on his contract after signing for Carpi from Catania last summer.

Leeds are desperate to add width to their squad, with just Stuart Dallas, new signing Hadi Sacko and fringe player Jordan Botaka the only recognised first-team wingers in Garry Monk’s squad.

It’s not the first time that the Whites have been linked with the Brazilian, who has 60 top-flight Italian appearances to his name. Last summer, the Yorkshire Evening Post reported that Leeds were in contention to sign Martinho, who instead opted to join Carpi.

Leeds have already been busy this summer, after confirming the signings of six new recruits. The latest new face to walk through the Elland Road gates was League Two Player of the Year, Kemar Roofe.